8/18/2014

In a few short days, I will set out to finish my first, and likely last, full IronMan – 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile marathon. Training has consumed a ridiculous amount of time, up to 24 hours in my peak weeks. This has been a fairly mild summer, so I fully expect it to be blast furnace hot on race day.

Getting to this point has required A LOT of sacrifice on my part, as well as my Better Half, my little angels, etc… I am very fortunate.

Can’t imagine the stretch, the pain, the stress, the fortitude or the dedication it takes to do all that you do. I’m absolutely in awe. Many good wishes for a successful Ironman experience, JD. Somehow, I know your brother is going to be right there beside you the whole way.

JD, just the fact that you are trained enough to even participate in an Iron Man is impressives and evidences you are made of iron, both in will and strength. Best of luck. I look forward to hearing a full report.

I was interviewing for a job, and the topic of marathoning came up. I told my new boss that my best marathon was Chicago, at 3:47. He said – “wow, that’s pretty good. my best marathon was 4:12. of course, I had just swam and biked for a few hours beforehand.” It took me a while to figure it out. He brought his bike on business trips, and while we corporate slobs golfed, he rode 70 miles.

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